Woman’s unexpected find in Coles pizza
WHEN a woman opened her packet of Coles pizza bases, she thought the black mark meant they were mouldy. What she found was much more concerning.
Food Warnings
Horror find in takeaway coffee
NATALIE used to drink two or three iced coffees a day, but that all changed when she found something disturbing in her takeaway cup.
You should never do this in a kitchen
PUT down the egg and step away from the microwave. If you thought you could get away with hard-boiling an egg in the microwave, think again.
Macca’s burger almost kills mother
A YOUNG mother with severe allergies feared for her life after she bit into a mouldy McDonald’s burger.
Kitchen gadget ‘could cause severe burns’
NUTRIBULLET in the US is being sued after 22 people claimed the device malfunctioned and caused serious injuries including burns and lacerations.
Why you should rethink that ready-made meal
A NEW study has uncovered exactly what’s lurking in those popular ready-made meals, and the results will have you rethinking your lazy habits.
Maggots found on Nando’s chicken
A CUSTOMER got an unwanted surprise at a Nando’s. Alongside the peri-peri sauce, her dinner was also smothered in something truly disgusting.
Baby food ‘may contain glass’
HAVE you bought this baby food? One of Australia’s most popular baby food brands has been forced to recall one of its products amid fears it may contain glass.
America’s most disgusting meals
THEY’RE full of cheese, butter, fatty meats and cheap carbohydrates — and 2000-calorie breakfasts are just the beginning.
Could be something gross in your coffee
RELAXING with a cup of coffee at the moment? Then you may not want to read about the things it could be contaminated with.
Macca’s crushes snobs with great reply
SOMEONE complained about McDonald’s claim to have “Australia’s most popular blend” of coffee – and just got owned.
Woman’s horror at revolting drink
BARBARA Kline loved coconut water … until she found this lumpy, slimy mass in the container. No one knows what it is.
How do you store eggs: fridge or pantry?
WHEN it comes to egg storage, Australians are apparently either fervently in one corner or the other — and never the twain shall meet.
Woman finds redback spider in broccoli
A QUEENSLAND woman got an awful fright when she found this redback spider just chilling in her broccoli.
‘We are unable to provide prawns’
IF YOU’RE thinking of ordering a prawn dish from your local takeaway joint tonight, make sure you’ve got a second option in mind.
One dead from mystery food poisoning
ONE person has died and six others have fallen ill as Victorian health authorities warn of a rise in listeria food poisoning cases.
Don’t make this at Christmas
IF YOU’RE cooking up a storm this festive season, forget about whipping up this tasty accompaniment. The risk is just not worth it.
The banned foods on supermarket shelves
AN alarming number of food imported into Australia and sitting on supermarket shelves contain banned toxic substances.
The truth behind the salmon we eat
AUSTRALIANS’ love for salmon is unwavering but a new investigation has revealed the looming disaster facing the fish.
‘It’s all going to be hunky dory’
ROCKMELON growers have reacted to the salmonella outbreak which rocked the industry and cut their profits — but they remain positive.
‘How a meat pie almost killed me’
THIS Sydney mum had eaten meat pies her whole life. But when she ate one after a tick bite, she found herself fighting for her life.
Food safety: A barfing matter
FOOD poisoning affects millions of Aussies every year. So what are we doing to our food that’s making us sick?
‘Potentially explosive’ tomatoes recalled
A DANGEROUS batch of Australian tinned tomatoes has been pulled from supermarket shelves. Here’s the explanation.
Blue Ribbon ice cream tubs recalled
UNILEVER has recalled 1.25 and two litre Blue Ribbon ice cream tubs sold across Australia due to cases of plastic pieces causing injury risks.
Mouse found in Woolies bakery biscuits
IT’S enough to turn you off biscuits for a while. A shocked shopper was left horrified after noticing a mouse nibbling on some biscuits in the bakery aisle.
‘Looks and tastes like vomit’
IT’S the disgusting drop Aussie prisoners are brewing in order to get drunk. But there’s a drawback – it tastes like ‘bile’ and could kill you.
Three second rule debunked
THOUGHT it was safe to eat food from the floor using the three second rule? Think again, you could be risking your health just for a measly food scrap.
The gross things staff do to your food
YOU might want to reconsider making a complaint next time you’re not happy at a restaurant after reading these horror stories.
Break your fast in funky Marrickville
BREAKFAST looms large in Erskineville whether you’re in need of an artery-clogging monster, an Israeli icon or a morning staple — but that’s not to knock the awesome shakes or ribs.
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